2005 Toyota Highlander: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 12, 2015 · Electrical · 79,000 miles · MA

When I started my car I noticed the ABS,brake,tire,trac off&vsc lites were all lit. I couldn't get a diagnosis from mechanic.these lights continue to stay lit. I don't know if it is safe. I have read at least a hundred of the same complaint on blogs.

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 134,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. After the vehicle was started, the ABS, traction control off, vsc, tire pressure, and emergency brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician was not able to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. ...updated 09/28/15 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle would lose steering control as if the vehicle was going to lose power. The consumer stated it would happen on an intermittent basis. Updated 10/06/15

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 192,868 miles · CO

Driving down the freeway the rear passenger wheel locked up. Had to cut across two lanes of traffic to the side. The wheel still totally locked when it had to be dragged onto a flat bed. Luckily there was no injuries. Still not 100% sure or what's wrong but guessing it has something to do with the traction/ABS control system. They really should look into a recall because this seems to be a common issue.

Filed Aug 26, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 94,000 miles · MI

My 2005 limited edition toyota highlander has multiple issues. The right caliber is sticking, which has caused heat and warping in the hub system and affected the ABS sensor. These will both need to be replaced at a cost of over $1000. The front struts are leaking. The largest problem is with the transmission which has some type of interior problem. It is suggested that I replace the transmission. The cost to repair this, based on what the toyota shop said was $3400-$4600. My car has about 94,000 miles on it. The brake issues with the caliber, roters, and hub system will get replaced next week. The transmission repair will not be repaired at this time unless the toyota goodwill petition goes through. The cost is too great.

Filed Feb 20, 2010 · Airbags · 56,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The side airbags failed to deploy. The toyota highlander was initially struck on the front passenger side near the front end of vehicle. The vehicle was then struck (t-ed) on the driver's side by a large pickup truck (approx speed 60 MPH). The impact dented the doors to the seats and both driver's side doors would not open due to the impact. Vsc, ABS were engaged as evidenced by the panel lights on at the end of thee crash, however no airbags deployed resulting in traumatic brain injury (closed head injury), post concussive syndrome, grand mal seizure, retrograde amnesia for driver. Vehicle also had a third impact as it was pushed into barrier wall.

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Brakes, Transmission · NM

My 2005 toyota highlander, v6 model, always on applying the brakes the first time after starting in the morning is like the ABS system is engaged, it takes longer to stop than it will on the succeeding braking applications. This is very dangerous, especially to someone who may not be prepared for this or is not the usual driver. At first I thought this was just hydraulics but now I think it is tied to the ABS system, after reading of the problem with acceleration.